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01-24-2011 05:07 AM
I find it very annoying when my HP laptop erases the text I am typing. I am searching for what key combinations are causing this to happen. I know that the shift key, space bar, up/down arrows, backspace all have keys near them that get pressed by mistake.
I do press the backspace frequently and hit other keys near there that create unwanted things.
Does anyone have input that might help with this problem. I know it happens to others and am searching for more solutions.
01-24-2011 12:25 PM
Thanks for posting!
There are a couple things that could be going on here.
1. It could be that the "Insert" key was pressed, this could cause text to be overwritten as you type. To disable, simply press the Insert key again.
2. Also, if this is a driver issue you may want to try updating the BIOS of your system from www.hp.com/support. You can find your software & driver page by searching from there with your laptop's product number.
3. I would also recommend using HP Support Assistant and running a "health analysis" to check for any updates as well.
Hope this helps!
Please mark the post that solves your problem as 'Accepted Solution'.
(Although I am employed by HP, I am speaking for myself and not for HP)
01-24-2011 05:57 PM
Thanks,
I see the key above my backspace key has--ins and prt sc on it. I'm assuming that is the "Insert" key and the "Print screen" key.
I will pay attention to that key when it happens again while I am typing.
I know this issue isn't anything that is wrong with my laptop. It's totally a problem caused by my typing and what ever my fingers are hitting without meaning to.
02-09-2011 05:58 AM
I keep having a problem in writing emails where this hp erases all of what I have just written. It is most likely caused by the keys around the right side of the keyboard.
Still looking for others who have this problem.
02-12-2011 07:00 PM
@ joangolfing
> It's totally a problem caused by my typing and what ever my fingers are hitting without meaning to.
In that case make sure you avoid Ctrl-z (Undo) or if you do remember to use Ctrl-y (Redo). ; )
Good luck
Robert Aldwinckle
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